The 9 Best Gluten-Free Beers

Just because you gave up gluten doesn't mean you should have to sacrifice good beer altogether. Though gluten is commonly found in most of the grains used in classic beer making — think wheat, barley, and rye — brewers have found clever ways to either remove gluten entirely from the equation or use a significantly smaller amount. Here are nine tasty gluten-free beers you can safely sip.

Note: Some of these beers are not 100% gluten-free, but fall under a reduced-gluten category. Before incorporating any of the below products into your diet, please check with your doctor.

Brewed with sorghum and corn extract, natural orange peel, and fresh raspberry puree, this beer from Boulder, Colorado's New Planet Brewery is fruity, super refreshing, and completely gluten-free. The brewery's owner has celiac and runs an entirely gluten-free establishment, so there are tons of other GF brews to try.

Considered a low-gluten beer, New Belgium's Glutiny Pale Ale is made by using enzymes that naturally break down gluten. With its big tropical flavor, this beer packs tons of crisp flavor while also being low-gluten.

This citrusy IPA from California's Stone Brewery is another low-gluten offering that is crafted to reduce gluten for those with an intolerance. With its bold and bitter lemony flavor and respectable 7.7% ABV, we'd sip on this beer for any beach day or barbecue.

This Saison farmhouse-style ale from Ipswich, Massachusetts is made with sorghum and brewed with orange peel for a slightly tart and citrusy flavor. It has enough Belgian-style funk to keep this otherwise very light beer interesting.

All of Omission's beers are handcrafted using a proprietary process to remove gluten, so while the beers cannot be officially classified as gluten-free, most drinkers with gluten intolerance will find no issue. Their Gluten-Free Lager is crisp, refreshing, and super accessible for any summertime sipping occasion.

Another low-gluten option, Daura Damm Lager is a Spanish brew that is smooth, balanced, and light. While it may not have the most exciting flavor profile, it's still super easy to drink for a low-gluten beer.